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OVERVIEW OF THE POST

As a Cook at Almond Valley Heritage Centre, you will play a vital role within our catering team, contributing to the creation of delicious and memorable food for our visitors. From preparing fresh ingredients to crafting mouth-watering dishes, you’ll showcase your skills and passion for food in every plate served. Working closely with the Catering Manager, you’ll help maintain the high standards of quality, consistency, and creativity that define our café’s menu offerings. With a focus on culinary excellence and customer satisfaction, you’ll ensure that every meal served reflects the unique charm and flavour of our visitor attraction.

INFORMATION ABOUT TEAM

You will form part of the Catering Team, lead by the Catering Manager. You will be responsible to the tearoom supervisor according to work location.

SCOPE OF DUTIES

Key Responsibilities, Duties and Objectives

• Oversee all aspects of food preparation and presentation in the kitchen
• Supervise kitchen staff to ensure high-quality dishes are produced
• Advise on creating and updating menus to meet customers’ preferences and
seasonal availability
• Maintain inventory levels and order supplies as needed
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in the kitchen
• Train new kitchen staff members
• Collaborate with management to plan and execute special events or menus
Skills

• Proven experience in a culinary role
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent knowledge of culinary techniques and best practices
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional communication skills

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications:

Essential

• REHIS elementary food handling certificate

Desirable:

• Cook 1 Year
• Previous experience in commercial catering
• Experience of working unsupervised
• Experience in the use of combination ovens
• Good customer care skills
• A head for numbers
• The ability to work in a busy and sometimes hectic working environment
• Be a team player

Personal Qualities

• Maintain excellent time-keeping and attendance.
• Be professional at all times.
• Good interpersonal skills, able to work as part of a team, able to work
independently

Application Deadline: Sunday 12/05/2024